Guidebook for New York
Parks & Nature
Just a few blocks from the apartment down Rutgers Street brings you to the East River, right under the Manhattan Bridge with views of the Brooklyn Bridge. Early morning is a great stroll with a coffee, and early evening most often reveals lovely sunset views.
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East River Promenade
East River PromenadeJust a few blocks from the apartment down Rutgers Street brings you to the East River, right under the Manhattan Bridge with views of the Brooklyn Bridge. Early morning is a great stroll with a coffee, and early evening most often reveals lovely sunset views.
This is a great little spot to take a break and soak up the sun's rays. It's just off the main bustle of Battery Park, so is a lot more relaxing with grass area and tables. There are also public restrooms if you choose to stay for a picnic.
Robert F Wagner Junior Park
20 Battery PlThis is a great little spot to take a break and soak up the sun's rays. It's just off the main bustle of Battery Park, so is a lot more relaxing with grass area and tables. There are also public restrooms if you choose to stay for a picnic.
The first permanent, municipally built playground in the United States.
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Seward Park
Essex StreetThe first permanent, municipally built playground in the United States.
The world's first underground park. Currently in development, but you can check out the plans and concept gardens. I believe entrance is free.
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The Lowline Lab
140 Essex StThe world's first underground park. Currently in development, but you can check out the plans and concept gardens. I believe entrance is free.
Sightseeing
Photos don't do it justice. It's a close walk from the apartment and an easy walk over and back again. Definitely worth scheduling a visit into your stay.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadePhotos don't do it justice. It's a close walk from the apartment and an easy walk over and back again. Definitely worth scheduling a visit into your stay.
Great to walk across the Manhattan Bridge to check out Dumbo, then return on the Brooklyn Bridge.
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Manhattan Bridge
Manhattan BridgeGreat to walk across the Manhattan Bridge to check out Dumbo, then return on the Brooklyn Bridge.
Food Scene
Forgtmenot
138 Division St
Kiki's
130 Division StreetLES Crepes & Taqueria
25 Essex StGreat late-night bites.
Les Enfants de Bohème
177 Henry St This restaurant has moved to 177 Henry Street.
Russ & Daughters
179 E Houston StGrab a bagel.
Scarr's Pizza
35 Orchard StLittle Canal
26 Canal StClassic destination for kosher bialys, bagels, sandwiches and babka.
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Kossar's Bagels & Bialys
367 Grand StClassic destination for kosher bialys, bagels, sandwiches and babka.
Bacaro
136 Division StFor more than a century, Katz's Deli has been a Lower East Side institution. They're known for their corned beef and pastrami sandwiches.
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Katzova delikatesa
205 E Houston StFor more than a century, Katz's Deli has been a Lower East Side institution. They're known for their corned beef and pastrami sandwiches.
The Fat Radish
17 Orchard St
Dimes
49 Canal StMission
171 E BroadwayMission Cantina
Drinks & Nightlife
169 Bar
169 E BroadwayClassic dive bar still kicking strong.
Mr. Fong's
40 Market StNancy Whiskey Pub
1 Lispenard StOne of the last dive bars in the area. Definitely worth a visit.
Beverly's
297 Eldridge StRecently celebrated 20 years of live music and Monday night live-band karaoke.
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Arlene Grocery
95 Stanton St Recently celebrated 20 years of live music and Monday night live-band karaoke.
This place gets great bands, and has a great happy hour typically from 2pm-8pm.
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Pianos
158 Ludlow StThis place gets great bands, and has a great happy hour typically from 2pm-8pm.
Arts & Culture
Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StEverything Else
Very decent massages at a decent price.
Phone: 212-966-8771
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Fishion Therapy Center
83 Mott StVery decent massages at a decent price.
Phone: 212-966-8771
Getting Around
East Broadway
East Broadway F Train
Grand Street
Grand StreetB and D Trains
Essex Street
Essex StreetJ, M, Z and F Trains
Essex Market
88 Essex St